New Law Holds LRT Drivers Accountable In Reckless Driving Crashes
A Twin Cities dancer died when a light rail operator ran the train into his car in 2017. His death inspired a new law that's about to take effect.
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A Twin Cities dancer died when a light rail operator ran the train into his car in 2017. His death inspired a new law that's about to take effect.
Metro Transit officials say Green Line service in Minneapolis has resumed after a reported mudslide Wednesday.
In an effort to improve public transportation's speed and reliability, the City of Minneapolis and Metro Transit are partnering on bus lanes for sections of three busy stretches of roads in Minneapolis.
Eddie Frizell will assume the post Aug. 5, after having served as 1st Precinct inspector in Minneapolis, during which his duties included ensuring public safety during the 2018 Super Bowl.
Two days after a van crashed into a North Minneapolis bus shelter, people across the community are demanding answers. Six people were injured and two of them remain hospitalized in critical condition.
Six people were injured Tuesday morning -- including three critically -- after a Ford conversion van slammed into a Metro Transit bus shelter in north Minneapolis.
Metro Transit says their police officers saved eight ducklings from a storm drain in Columbia Heights Saturday morning. In a Facebook post, police and officials are shown standing and reaching into storm drains to "gather the frightened feathered babies, one by one."
University police say it happened around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday near the West Bank light-rail station.
New rapid bus routes and light rail expansion has Metro Transit preparing for the future of public transit. And drivers are needed.
The Orange Line will connect downtown with south Minneapolis and the cities of Richfield, Bloomington and Burnsville.
Mechanics will have to retrofit an average of eight buses per week.
A transportation project that has been in the works for years is now a reality.
Metro Transit Police Officer Matthew Wilkinson is recovering following a small explosion during a training exercise Wednesday afternoon in St. Paul. Wilkinson has been released from the hospital and is recovering from his injuries, police say.
Blue line train service will be replaced with buses this weekend from Mall of America to the airport as the light rail stations undergo construction.
Two Twin Cities Metro Transit police officers have been place on leave after a man they arrested critically injured himself in the back of a squad car.
Metro Transit police are searching for information about a fight that took place around and inside a city bus. The fight was caught on camera and posted to social media.
Soon, Minneapolis nightlife will be different than it's been in 62 years.
A man was killed by a light rail train early Saturday morning in Minneapolis on the University of Minnesota campus.
Metro Transit is planning to add staff, according to general manager Wes Kooistra. During weekday commutes, four workers will be cleaning light rail cars while they're in service.
People celebrating St. Patrick's Day are cautioned to find a sober ride.
The man who has sat at the helm of Metro Transit for the last 15 years was ousted Friday by the new governor's administration.
A 26-year-old man will spend 90 days in the workhouse and 3 years under supervised probation for attacking a Metro Transit bus driver in April 2018.
Metro Transit officials say ticket machines at light rail stations were knocked offline Friday by a network outage.
Two men died in an apparent murder-suicide during a New Year's Day gathering Tuesday in White Bear Lake. It happened during a family gathering at a home on Centerville Road.
You can get a free ride home on Metro Transit if you're going out in the Twin Cities for New Year's Eve.
Marcus Johansson scored twice, Matt Boldy had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5-2.
Family believes Jose Gomez was randomly targeted in an incident where ICE also restrained his teenage son, who later said he had an abnormal heartbeat thanks to the ordeal.
An investigation is underway after police say a federal agent was briefly kidnapped in a northwestern Twin Cities suburb Wednesday afternoon.
As heating equipment is strained under overuse this weekend, there are a few things you can do to assess problems.
A new video features Somali doctors, nurses and attorneys showcasing their professions and humanity, letting Minnesotans know Somalis are their neighbors.
Family believes Jose Gomez was randomly targeted in an incident where ICE also restrained his teenage son, who later said he had an abnormal heartbeat thanks to the ordeal.
An investigation is underway after police say a federal agent was briefly kidnapped in a northwestern Twin Cities suburb Wednesday afternoon.
A new video features Somali doctors, nurses and attorneys showcasing their professions and humanity, letting Minnesotans know Somalis are their neighbors.
Nadia Pishko, 92, was born in Ukraine and fled her home country as child during World War II, eventually building a life in Minneapolis. Despite the current war in Ukraine, she asked to return to her home country, and that dream came true last week.
Michelle Mildred, the owner of Minnesota-based e-commerce business Coloring Your Own, says she has seen ads using her voice and face to promote counterfeit products with her designs, sending customers to scam sites overseas.
Police say they used "less-than-lethal tools" to subdue and subsequently arrest a man suspected of injuring another man in southeastern Minnesota early Thursday morning.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
U.S. Navy veteran Robert "Red" Burrow is a living example of not giving up. Burrow used and sold drugs until a prison sentence and introduction to MACV changed his life. Now, he works to connect people to resources.
It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.
Messy road conditions continue on Wednesday morning due to a winter storm that dropped plowable snow in parts of the state.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors are starting to select the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers broke the law.
Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration, announced Thursday that he is running to succeed the two-term Democrat, joining a crowded primary field for the 2026 election.
A Wisconsin judge on Tuesday refused to step aside as requested by President Donald Trump's former attorney, who faces a felony forgery case related to the 2020 election in the battleground state.
An FBI agent was the subject of a dramatic rescue from a car dangling over a Milwaukee interstate, all captured on bodycam video.
The crash happened at approximately 5:50 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 94 near Black River Falls, according to the Wisconsin State Patrol.
Firefighters are continuing a 44-year tradition that happens every year north of the Twin Cities.
It was a scary moment in the Twin Cities over the weekend, as a trailer hauling sled dogs turned over on Interstate 494 in Minnetonka.
On Sunday, members of Minnesota's Somali community spoke out against President Trump's social media post calling for an end to temporary protected status.
Two hundred Thanksgiving meals were distributed to this community by Second Harvest Heartland and the Thielen Foundation.
A Minnesota nonprofit is getting a major boost this week as dozens of college students spend their morning sorting donated shoes to support families in need.
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor in 2026, seeking the Republican nomination to challenge DFL incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
House Democrats pushed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for answers on the Trump administration's immigration operations, with one lawmaker confronting her with a veteran who he said had been issued a removal order.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors are starting to select the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers broke the law.
Joel Brennan, a former top official in Gov. Tony Evers' administration, announced Thursday that he is running to succeed the two-term Democrat, joining a crowded primary field for the 2026 election.
The crowded field for Minnesota governor just added another candidate Thursday: MyPillow founder Mike Lindell.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
When we do winter weather stories, there's always that one line people use: cold, snow, ice — it's just what happens here. And this week, Ticket King president Michael Nowakowski said that same idea kind of applies to Minnesota Vikings ticket prices.
Thanksgiving is a big day for the farmers who raise the centerpiece of Americans' dinner tables on the last Thursday of November. But in Minnesota, the nation's top turkey producer, the work doesn't stop once the national holiday ends.
A family-owned Linden Hills bar and restaurant is closing its doors for Thanksgiving, but opening the kitchen for those who need it most.
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Sentyrz Liquor & Supermarket turned into holiday headquarters for last-minute shoppers.
An investigation is underway after police say a federal agent was briefly kidnapped in a northwestern Twin Cities suburb Wednesday afternoon.
Michelle Mildred, the owner of Minnesota-based e-commerce business Coloring Your Own, says she has seen ads using her voice and face to promote counterfeit products with her designs, sending customers to scam sites overseas.
Defense attorneys and prosecutors are starting to select the jurors who will decide whether a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal officers broke the law.
Police say they used "less-than-lethal tools" to subdue and subsequently arrest a man suspected of injuring another man in southeastern Minnesota early Thursday morning.
The St. Paul City Council passed a resolution Wednesday to request an investigation into the conduct of city police during an ICE-related arrest late last month, where its officers fired pepper balls and sprayed chemical irritants at demonstrators.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
Inspire Change Clinic opened its doors in Minneapolis with a simple mission: provide access to marginalized communities. On Thursday afternoon, the clinic should have been bustling with a waiting room filled with families. Instead, the clinic was empty.
The three-day music festival announced next year's lineup on Tuesday, which features headliners The Lumineers, Matchbox Twenty and The Strokes.
Rod Stewart, one of the bestselling musicians of all time, is bringing his legendary voice and decades worth of hits to the Great Minnesota Get-Together in 2026.
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Early in the winter season, there are always good nonconference matchups in Minnesota, including Friday, when the Chanhassen girls basketball team visited Blaine. Plus, see the results of other exciting prep games in Minneapolis, Shakopee, Andover and other areas in the state.
Marcus Johansson scored twice, Matt Boldy had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 5-2.
Braden Smith had 15 points, 12 assists and six rebounds, and Trey Kaufman-Renn added 14 points and 10 rebounds before departing early as No. 6 Purdue blew out Minnesota 85-57.
It's the first time in Head Coach Keegan Cook's era that the Gophers are heading to the Sweet 16.
Joel Eriksson Ek had a goal and two assists, and the Minnesota Wild scored three times in the third period to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1.
Fear and uncertainty continue in Minnesota's Somali communities as ICE continues its intensified focus on the Twin Cities.
Opposition to ICE actions is widespread among Democratic elected officials throughout the state, though nowhere more than in Minneapolis, home to the state's largest Somali population.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child in this year can start applying to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with Matt Varilek, the commissioner of the state's Department of Employment and Economic Development about the program's rollout and who qualifies for the program.
Minnesotans who welcomed a child this year were able to start applying this week to the state's new paid family and medical leave program to take time off in 2026.
The story begins years ago when the city acquired one of the T-38 Talon Thunderbird jets from the Air Force.
The holidays are upon us, and in the town of Kellogg, Minnesota, you'll find a toy store unlike any other.
With the holidays fast approaching, and lutefisk on the menu for many families, one Minnesota town has the distinction of being called the "Lutefisk Capital of the Country."
How would you like to own a former Cold War missile site? In Dakota County, Minnesota, there's a one-of-a-kind property that could be yours for the right price.
It's a photograph found in homes across the country, and even overseas. The picture "Grace" shows a man bowing his head in prayer with food and what appears to be a Bible in front of him.
It's the time of year when we accumulate the most stuff. When we do, people often throw around the word "hoarding." But it turns out it's a frequently misunderstood term.
Why do we have oily or dry skin? A dermatologist explains the root cause and how it can change over time.
It is the food that is top of mind right now, but did you know more turkeys come from Minnesota than anywhere else in the country?
Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnehaha, Minnetonka, Minnewaska, Minneota. Those are just some of the place names in "the Land of 10,000 Lakes" featuring "minne" as the first five letters.
As we approach Thanksgiving, we wanted to do a deep dive into gratefulness, and why it makes us feel better.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a big chill is on the way with highs struggling to reach zero this weekend.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
As heating equipment is strained under overuse this weekend, there are a few things you can do to assess problems.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it'll be quiet into the night with a band of light flurries tomorrow morning.
We've already seen sixteen straight days below freezing – the earliest stretch like that since 2010. Photojournalist Ray Campos and Chris Shaffer talk with experts to see what we should be doing to get ready for a surge in heating demands.
Brevyn Spann-Ford is an NFL tight end for the Dallas Cowboys... he's from St. Cloud, Minnesota and played six years for the Gophers. Ren Clayton caught up with him as he prepares to play his hometown team.
Some Minnesotans are reacting to the presence of immigration enforcement by being as loud as possible.
The FBI says an immigration agent thought he was being abducted after an operation in the west metro.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says a big chill is on the way with highs struggling to reach zero this weekend.
A 113-year-old's detainment was caught on camera. ICE agents took him and his father into custody in Eden Prairie. As Conor Wight reports, there's a difficult road ahead for the family worried about their future.